Seven sent down

According to Adam Rubin, seven young Mets were sent down to minor league camp.

Fernando Martinez, Jose Coronado, Mike Antonini, Michel Abreu, Tobi Stoner, Adam Bostick and Dillon Gee

Martinez isn't even allowed to play in the field, so it was no shock there. I am surprised the team sent Coronado down, especially with all the players at the World Baseball Classic.

A few of these guys are the future of the Mets, so don't be surprised if they're sticking in camp for a bit longer next year and the year after.

Another one bites the dust (Not really)

Michel Abreu, who had a very slim chance of making the team, but a great opportunity to show the Mets what he could do at first base, is the latest Mets to hit the injured list.

David Lennon reports from Jupiter, FL, that Abreu did not make the trip because of a strained right hip flexor.

After a bit of Googling, I found it depends on the severity of the injury to see how long it might keep you sidelined (duh). This Yahoo! Answers thread gives a timetable of 3-4 weeks, with proper care, before the symptoms fully subside.

It should be interesting to see who plays first base today. Every possibility that comes to mind to play first is injured.